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Key enzyme controls both weight gain and cholesterol levels in animal models
Obesity is a global epidemic and a major cause of morbidity and mortality because it increases the risk for comorbidities,... Read more -
Ozempic Meals? Restaurants shrink portions to match bite-sized hunger
A self-described foodie, social butterfly and New Yorker for 20 years, Lina Axmacher has long loved exploring the city's famed... Read more -
Global food systems driving twin crises of obesity and global warming, says review
A major review in Frontiers in Science highlights how tackling unsustainable food systems—reflected by our changing food environment—is urgent for... Read more -
Obesity and inflammation may accelerate lung aging and increase the risk of COPD
A Brazilian study involving nearly 900 participants under the age of 40 reinforces the idea that premature lung aging is... Read more -
Satiety's little helper: Protein that supports appetite-regulating protein identified
A protein essential to the human body for managing energy and regulating appetite relies on a partner protein, according to... Read more -
Obesity independently linked to prevalence of tinnitus
Obesity is independently associated with an increased prevalence of tinnitus, according to a study published online Nov. 2 in Cureus.... Read more -
Ret finger protein: A hidden molecular switch that fuels obesity
Obesity is one of the greatest burdens of global public health. One major factor that drives obesity is excessive fat... Read more -
Abdominal obesity and muscle loss increase the risk of death by 83% after age 50, study finds
A study by researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in Brazil, in partnership with University College London... Read more -
High teenage BMI linked to increased risk of severe bacterial infections later in life
High BMI and poor physical fitness during later adolescence increase the risk of both contracting and dying from sepsis and... Read more -
GLP-1 receptor agonists likely have little or no effect on obesity-related cancer risk, research shows
A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the risk for obesity-related cancer associated with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) in patients... Read more -
New GLP-1 implant may help overweight pets, study underway
Weight loss drugs aren't just for people anymore; They may soon be available for your furry friend.... Read more -
One short quiz could help people stick to their weight loss plans
A new study, published in JMIR Formative Research, has found that people who answered a brief quiz to determine their... Read more -
Family grocery purchases improved when online grocery carts were preloaded with healthy ingredients
University at Buffalo researchers have shown that preloading Instacart online grocery carts with healthy ingredients could be a useful tool... Read more -
States retreat from covering drugs for weight loss
Some states are rethinking their coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss as budgets tighten and Medicaid programs brace for... Read more
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WHO issues first guidance on using GLP-1 drugs to treat obesity
The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever guideline on using GLP-1 medications to treat obesity.... Read more
